High Halstow Neighbourhood Plan Residents Survey. October 2019

You will know that Medway Council are preparing a Local Plan that will define development across Medway up to and beyond 2035. The Local Plan which is due to have its last public consultation in December 2019 relies on a successful HIF (Housing Infrastructure Fund) bid for £170million. Medway had previously indicated its wish to secure the money to “unlock the potential” of the Hoo Peninsula. In its present draft form the Local Plan puts forward four scenarios for development in Medway. All four scenarios indicate significant development on the Hoo Peninsula including around 700 new homes in High Halstow.

Your Neighbourhood Plan group are committed to keeping High Halstow a great place to live and are working hard to achieve its vision.

“High Halstow’s future will continue to be a vibrant community, physically separate from neighbouring villages. It will remain an attractive place to live within the peninsula and not a mere dormitory settlement for surrounding towns.”

In order to achieve this vision they have formulated the following objectives. Before proceeding to the next stage of the Neighbourhood Plan it is important to have a consensus of agreement to the objectives required to make the Vision a reality.

You too can help !,

By offering suggestions you believe would make the village an even better place to live than it is today. This is your chance to help shape the future of our community. Please also ask other members of your house hold to complete the survey.

At the end of the survey there is a space for you to comment. Please let us know what you think?

High Halstow 'Neighbourhood Plan' residents survey October 2019

First Name *

Last Name *

Residency verified via Electoral role

House Name or number *

Post Code *

I confirm I am a resident of the Parish of High Halstow *

Objective:- To provide and enhance facilities to maintain and develop the wellbeing of the community. *

Objective:- To preserve and improve sympathetic access to existing green spaces and further provide additional green spaces within the developed environment. *

Objective:-To maintain the existing sense of community and maximise the opportunity for engagement. *

Objective:- To keep high Halstow a rural village. *

Objective:- To maintain and develop High Halstow as an area rich in history and natural beauty, as well as supporting local leisure and tourism opportunities. *

Objective:- To minimise the impact of vehicular traffic and improve opportunities for active and sustainable travel facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. *

Objective:- To provide a sustainable environment for the residents and wildlife of High Halstow whilst being mindful of conserving an ecological balance. *

Objective:- To provide an effective locally based healthcare facility to suit the needs of the local population. *

Housing should be relevant to community need and sympathetic to local styles

Objective:- Provide infrastructure that is robust enough to support existing and future networks *

Please use this space to suggest things you think would enhance the village and make it an even better place to live in the future.